Event Sales Executive

Airoshelt; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fixed salary

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to premium events

Job summary

A reputed event management firm is seeking an energetic Event Sales Executive to enhance sales for both corporate and social events. Responsibilities include generating leads, managing client interactions, and ensuring seamless coordination with internal teams. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and ideally have experience in event sales or related fields. The position offers competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for career growth within the events sector.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in event sales, hospitality sales, or B2B sales preferred.
• Freshers with strong sales skills may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through calls, emails, networking, and references.
• Handle inbound event inquiries and convert them into confirmed bookings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Solution-oriented mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Client-focused attitude

Education

Graduate in any discipline (MBA/Marketing preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Sales & Business Development

Reporting To: Sales Manager / Business Head

Job Title: Event Sales Executive

Job Locations: Bangalore | Pune | Hyderabad | Ahmedabad | Mumbai | Goa

Job Summary: We are looking for an energetic, result-oriented Event Sales Executive to drive sales for corporate and social events. The role involves lead generation, client interaction, proposal presentation, deal closure, and coordination with internal event teams. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a passion for sales and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales & Business Development
  • Generate new leads through calls, emails, networking, and references
  • Handle inbound event inquiries and convert them into confirmed bookings
  • Identify client requirements and propose suitable event solutions
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Client Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate and individual clients
  • Conduct client meetings, presentations, and site visits
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms professionally
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Coordination & Execution Support
  • Coordinate with event planning, operations, and vendor teams
  • Share accurate client requirements and timelines with internal teams
  • Support smooth execution of events from sales handover to completion
• Reporting & CRM
  • Maintain client database and sales pipeline in CRM
  • Prepare daily/weekly sales reportsTrack lead status, follow-ups, and closures

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong convincing and closing ability
• Client-focused and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• Willingness to travel locally for client meetings and events

Qualification & Experience:

• Education: Graduate in any discipline (MBA/Marketing preferred)
• Experience: 1–3 years in event sales, hospitality sales, or B2B sales
• Freshers with strong sales skills may also be considered

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Event Management

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive fixed salary
• Attractive performance-based incentives
• Career growth opportunities
• Exposure to premium corporate & large-scale events

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Events Services